Michele Smith

The Inspector General will be able to investigate "breaches of ethics" but not government efficiency.

Businesses, however, would have to pay $600 for a permit and reimburse the lost parking revenue.

Ald. Ameya Pawar said he hoped it would help tame the "insane" commentary on EveryBlock.

The agenda for a joint City Council committee meeting Monday was abruptly changed to put off a vote.

Water used to douse the flames of the Hazmat Level 1 fire drained into the Chicago River, alderman said.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel urged aldermen to find someone with "the ability and the authority" to police them.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel emphasized that $544 million would be for police and firefighter pension payments.

The money will mostly go toward fixing the surface of the playground by installing artifical turf.

Ald. Michele Smith (43rd) announced that the 17-story tower was no longer in the works Thursday.

Nine bike and driver safety events are scheduled for this summer.

The transit-oriented development would be located on Lincoln Avenue near Altgeld Street.

Brian Hopkins, the newly elected 2nd Ward alderman, has yet to meet with the owners of Finkl.

North Branch Works held its final meeting Wednesday night to discuss plans for the industrial corridor.

The Lincoln Centre development seeks to revitalize Lincoln Avenue.

The victim reported being sexually assaulted in a Lincoln Park apartment, according to police.